Kanzhun (FRA:8JN) ROIC %: 25.16% (As of Mar. 2026)

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FRA:8JN Kanzhun Ltd FRA:8JN
75 GF Score
Price €11.80
GF Value €19.86
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What is Kanzhun ROIC %?

Kanzhun FRA:8JN -1.67% 75 ROIC % is 25.16% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:8JN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of €19.86 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. Kanzhun's annualized return on invested capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 25.16%.

As of today (2026-07-14), Kanzhun's WACC % is 9.14%. Kanzhun's ROIC % is 27.32% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Kanzhun generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.


Kanzhun  (FRA:8JN) ROIC % Explanation

ROIC % measures how well a company generates cash flow relative to the capital it has invested in its business. It is also called ROC %. The reason book values of debt and equity are used is because the book values are the capital the company received when issuing the debt or receiving the equity investments.

There are four key components to this definition. The first is the use of operating income or EBIT rather than net income in the numerator. The second is the tax adjustment to this operating income or EBIT, computed as a hypothetical tax based on an effective or marginal tax rate. The third is the use of book values for invested capital, rather than market values. The final is the timing difference; the capital invested is from the end of the prior year whereas the operating income or EBIT is the current year's number.

Why is ROIC % important?

Because it costs money to raise capital. A firm that generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases, whereas a firm that earns returns that do not match up to its cost of capital will destroy value as it grows.

As of today, Kanzhun's WACC % is 9.14%. Kanzhun's ROIC % is 27.32% (calculated using TTM income statement data). Kanzhun generates higher returns on investment than it costs the company to raise the capital needed for that investment. It is earning excess returns. A firm that expects to continue generating positive excess returns on new investments in the future will see its value increase as growth increases.


Be Aware

Like ROE % and ROA %, ROIC % is calculated with only 12 months of data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.


Kanzhun ROIC % Related Terms


Kanzhun ROIC % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Kanzhun's ROIC % can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Kanzhun ROIC % Chart

Kanzhun Annual Data
Trend Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROIC %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial -48.47 -3.86 9.47 13.38 26.15

Kanzhun Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
ROIC % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 19.06 27.20 28.67 29.40 25.16

FRA:8JN vs BILI, ZG, STUB: ROIC % Comparison

For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Kanzhun's ROIC %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROIC % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Kanzhun ROIC % vs Interactive Media Industry

For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Kanzhun's ROIC % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Kanzhun's ROIC % falls into.


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Kanzhun ROIC % Calculation

Kanzhun's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROIC % (A: Dec. 2025 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Invested Capital (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=298.776 * ( 1 - 15.93% )/( (992.432 + 928.393)/ 2 )
=251.1809832/960.4125
=26.15 %

where

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2024 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=2532.956 - 109.693 - ( 1925.702 - max(0, 549.867 - 1980.698+1925.702))
=992.432

Invested Capital(A: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=2978.914 - 112.43 - ( 2418.404 - max(0, 530.023 - 2468.114+2418.404))
=928.393

Kanzhun's annualized Return on Invested Capital (ROIC %) for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROIC % (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=NOPAT/Average Invested Capital
=Operating Income * ( 1 - Tax Rate % )/( (Invested Capital (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Invested Capital (Q: Mar. 2026 ))/ count )
=313.076 * ( 1 - 20.98% )/( (928.393 + 1038.519)/ 2 )
=247.3926552/983.456
=25.16 %

where

Invested Capital(Q: Dec. 2025 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=2978.914 - 112.43 - ( 2418.404 - max(0, 530.023 - 2468.114+2418.404))
=928.393

Invested Capital(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - Excess Cash
=Total Assets - Accounts Payable & Accrued Expense - ( Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities - max(0, Total Current Liabilities - Total Current Assets+Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities))
=3217.135 - 153.072 - ( 2572.595 - max(0, 608.549 - 2634.093+2572.595))
=1038.519

Note: The Operating Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) data. The tax rate is limited to between 0% and 100%.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROIC % →
What does a ROIC % of 25.16% mean?
Kanzhun (FRA:8JN) has a ROIC % of 25.16% as of Mar. 2026. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Kanzhun and its competitors.
Is Kanzhun's ROIC % too high?
Kanzhun's current ROIC % is 25.16%. The Interactive Media industry median ROIC % is 1.85. Kanzhun's value of 25.16% is 1260% above this industry median. Overall, Kanzhun has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kanzhun's ROIC % compare to BILI and ZG?
Kanzhun's ROIC % of 25.16% can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. The industry median ROIC % is 1.85. Kanzhun's value of 25.16% is 1260% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROIC % for an Interactive Media company?
The median ROIC % among Interactive Media companies is 1.85, based on 558 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROIC % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROIC % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Kanzhun's current ROIC % of 25.16% is 1260% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROIC % mean?
A high ROIC % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on invested capital is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period invested capital. View historical data on Kanzhun and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median ROIC % is 1.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kanzhun's current ROIC % is 25.16%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kanzhun stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kanzhun (FRA:8JN) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €19.86, compared to a current price of €11.80 — trading 40.6% below its estimated fair value. The current ROIC % is 25.16% and 1260% above the Interactive Media industry median of 1.85. Kanzhun's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROIC % calculated?
ROIC % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Kanzhun (FRA:8JN), the current ROIC % is 25.16% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Kanzhun (FRA:8JN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kanzhun stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €11.80 is trading 40.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €19.86. GuruFocus considers Kanzhun to be Significantly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:8JN:

  • ROIC %: 25.16%
  • GF Value™: €19.86 vs. price of €11.80 (40.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 1260% above the Interactive Media median

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8JN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Kanzhun Business Description

Address Taiyanggong Middle Road, 21st Floor, GrandyVic Building, Chaoyang District, Beijing, CHN, 100020
Kanzhun's Boss Zhipin job platform connects job seekers and employers. Boss Zhipin is China's largest online recruitment platform based on monthly active users, or MAU, and was established in 2014. Kanzhun earns revenue by providing services to enterprise customers primarily through its mobile app, which promotes engagement between recruiters and workers and operates on a recommendation basis powered by artificial intelligence. The platform specializes in transportation, logistics, construction, and service-based industries. About 85% of the companies looking to hire are small and medium-size enterprises. Its main competitors are 58.com, 51job, and Zhilian Zhaopin. Tencent has a 9.2% stake in Kanzhun.
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